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PX59 SZG

2009 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,255 mi
Last recorded118,255 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW X378,456 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX59 SZG
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 118,255 miles

All suspension components showing light corrosion

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 112,669 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion throughout all under body suspension components

Pass 29 Aug 2023 112,052 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Aug 2023 112,051 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

4x4 fault

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Hb light fault

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 107,600 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components heavily corroded brakepipes corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2021 102,048 miles

General vehicle condition corroded on underside suspension components corroded exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 97,366 miles

Nail in tyre o/s//f and n/s/r ()

Pass 9 Sep 2019 92,482 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,998 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,412 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 72,951 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,636 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear grease leaking at outer drive shaft

Pass 11 Sep 2014 61,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 53,842 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 53,842 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 44,420 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 44,420 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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PX59 SZG is a 2009 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 78,456 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PX59 SZG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PX59 SZG registered?

PX59 SZG is a 2009 BMW X3, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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